Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Connecting to the StackWise Ports
Connecting to the StackWise Ports
Before connecting the StackWise cables, review the “Planning a Switch Data Stack” section on page
Caution Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and install the cable more often than is absolutely necessary (removing and installing it up to 200 times is supported).
Step 1 Remove the dust covers from the StackWise cables and store them for future use.
A StackWise adapter must be installed in the StackWise port to enable stacking. The default setup is that StackWise adapter blanks are installed in the StackWise ports. If StackWise stacking is ordered with the switch, StackWise adapters are already installed in the StackWise ports, and you can proceed to step 4.
Step 2 Remove the StackWise adapter blanks from each destination StackWise port using the Torx T15 Allen key provided in the stacking kit (or a Torx T15 screwdriver), as shown in Figure
Step 3 Install a StackWise adapter in each destination StackWise port, and secure in place using the supplied Torx T15 key, or a Torx T15 screwdriver, as shown in Figure
Note It is not necessary to remove the fan modules prior to removal or installation of the StackWise adapter. If the installation is performed with the system
Step 4 Connect the StackWise cable to the StackWise port on the switch rear panel:
a.Align the StackWise cable connector with the StackWise adapter in the StackWise port.
b.Insert the StackWise cable connector in to the StackWise port as shown in Figure
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Step 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the port on the other switch and
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